Building Construction Blog

The blog section regularly features the best construction content as well as the latest international & national construction industry news, best practices, fresh ideas and relevant information.

The blog section will be interesting to anyone in the construction industry as the purpose is to advance and promote construction & civil engineering sectors around the globe.

Civil Engineering Blog Topics

construction scaffolding

Importance of Scaffolding in Construction

construction estimating mistakes

common construction estimating mistakes

soil density test

Soil Density Test Methods

different types of windows

Different Types of Windows

How to Calculate Cubic Feet?

how to measure cubic feet?

Maximize space and style in modular kitchen design

Modular Kitchen Design Tips

skirting boards

Interior Remodeling with Skirting Boards

fiber cement siding vs vinyl

Types Of Fibre Cement Siding

concrete curing time

Concrete Curing Time

properties of rcc

Application of Roller Compacted Concrete

$types of refractory bricks$

Types and Uses of Refractory Bricks

parapet roof detail

Parapet Wall Construction

concrete span bridge

Parts Of Concrete Span Bridge

strongest masonry adhesive

Masonry Adhesive Benefits

effects of weathering

Types Of Weathering & Erosion

Building Estimate Format

Construction Estimating Template Benefits

cement stabilized soil

Properties of Cement Stabilized Soil

tensile strength of concrete

Factors Affecting Strength Of Concrete

concrete floor slab construction

Concrete Floor Slab Construction

Concrete Stairs Detail

Design Of Concrete Structures

Reinforced Concrete Design Method

erosion of concrete

Degradation Of Concrete

Brick Column Designs

How To Build A Brick Column

Cantilever Truss

Benefits Of Cantilever Beam and Cantilever Truss

roofing systems

Different Roof Types

Cement Composition Ratio

Ingredients For Cement

Septic Tank Maintenance

Septic Tank Design

Lift For Home

Lift Construction Details

Basement Foundation Repair

Basement Foundation Repair

concrete calculator

Concrete Calculator Formula

Concrete Strength

High Early Strength Concrete

Wall Slab Design

Benefits Of Wall Slabs

brick wall calculator

How Many Bricks Do I Need Calculator

concrete spalling repair

Concrete Spalling Repair

minimum lap length for reinforcement

Minimum Lap Length For Reinforcement

porous pavement

Construction Method for Porous Asphalt Pavements

bars used in construction

Common Types of Steel Bars in Beam

bar bending schedule of slab

Bar Bending Schedule Formulas & Format

reinforced concrete beam design

Calculation of strength of reinforced concrete beam

test on roof tiles

Roof Tiles Water Absorption

brick mortar mix ratio

Brick Mortar Mix Types

Stud Rail Shear Reinforcement

Stud Rail Shear Reinforcement

brick calculation in feet

Proof of 13.5 bricks in feet

how to calculate weight of steel bar

Weight Calculation of TMT Steel Bars

how to calculate bricks in a wall

How much bricks required in one Cft

construction of pile foundation

Pile Foundation Construction

bridge abutment construction

Bridge Abutment Construction Details

vastu directions

Vastu Tips For Bathroom

deduction rules for brick masonry

Deduction & Openings In Arches

building materials calculation

Building Materials Calculation Tips

concrete slabs design

Concrete Slabs Construction & Types

difference between shrinkage and creep

Creep and shrinkage of concrete

arrangement of reinforcement in beam

Arrangement of reinforcement

Defects In Brick Masonry

Brick Masonry Repair & Maintenance

Types of concrete and their uses

Types of reinforcement

Steel Rebars

STEEL REINFORCEMENT BARS PROPERTIES

How To Calculate Steel Bar Length

Steel Bar Length Calculation

Formwork Construction Steps

Prefabricated Formwork System

Cement Sand Quantity In Plaster

Plastering Quantity Calculation

Short notes for civil engineering

Notes for site civil engineers

Materials of concrete bridge

Prestressed Concrete Bridge

Ferro cement concrete

Manufacturing OF Ferro Cement

Building Estimation Methods

Method Of Building Estimate

mechanism of fiber reinforced concrete

Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC)

Compressive Strength Of Clay Bricks

Compressive strength of clay bricks

Road curve design

Types of road curves

how to build a curve wall

How to build a curved wall

Properties of sand

Properties of cement and sand

Weight Of Steel Bars Per Meter

RCC Steel Bars Weight Calculation

parts of scaffolding

Purpose of scaffolding

construction errors

Thumb rules for costruction errors

gabion retaining wall construction

Types of gabion retaining wall

concrete curing methods

Methods of concrete curing

causes of dampness in buildings

Causes of dampness in buildings

properties of concrete

Concrete Properties And Uses

characteristic of paint

Application of paints in construction

types of steel tests

Types of Steel Tests In Construction

boring in construction

Boring methods in soil exploration

excavation in construction

Types of materials for excavation

formwork construction steps

Formwork details for structures

Definition of footings

Types of footings & their uses

How to make hempcrete blocks

Hempcrete Blocks Construction Details

ground slope definition

Roof waterproofing materials

ground slope definition

Causes of slope failure

How to calculate bricks in a wall

Brick wall calculator

Types of bonds in brick masonry

Types of bonds in brick masonry

repairing materials

Repair Materials For Concrete Structures

how to estimate cement sand and gravel in concrete

Estimate cement sand & gravel in concrete

flyover bridge construction

Problems found in flyover bridge

portland pozzolana cement properties

Portland Pozzolana Cement Uses

plaster finishes

Different types of plaster finishes

underpinning methods

Foundation Underpinning

slab construction process

Slab And Beam Construction

post-tensioning process

Post tensioning advantages

steel properties and uses

Types of steel used in construction

Slab On Grade Details

Slab On Grade Construction Details

Temporary shoring systems in excavation

Types of shoring for excavation

Properties of concrete in plastic & hardened state

Properties of concrete in plastic & hardened state ..

column reinforcement details

Column reinforcement

Details of specific gravity of soil

The specific gravity test of soil particles

seismic design of retaining wall

Seismic anlysis & design retaining wall

benefits of concrete admixtures

Use of admixtures in concrete.

bridge expansion joints detail

Bridge Expansion Joints Detail.

detailing of reinforcement concrete slab

Detailing of reinforcement concrete slab.

defects in brick masonry

Defects in brick masonry with size.

How to perform standard consistency test of cement

How to perform standard consistency test of cement